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Study Agriculture in Nigeria

Agriculture covers the science and business of producing food, fibre and energy – from plant and animal production to soil and water management, agricultural economics and sustainable land use.

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  1. Undergraduate

    Animal Science & Fisheries (Agriculture) (Undergraduate)

    University of Portharcourt 🇳🇬 Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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  2. Bachelor

    Agricultural Science Extention and management (Bachelor)

    Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 🇳🇬 Abakaliki, Nigeria

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Agricultural Extension, PhD

    University of Nigeria, Nsukka 🇳🇬 Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria

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  4. Research

    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programme by Research in Agricultural Extension and Management

    National Open University of Nigeria 🇳🇬 Bauchi, Nigeria

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  6. Bachelor

    Bachelors in Agriculture With options in Animal Science

    Babcock University (BU) 🇳🇬 Ikeja, Nigeria

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  7. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  8. Master

    Master of Agriculture (M.Agric) in Animal Breeding and Genetics

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  9. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Agriculture in Animal Breeding and Genetics

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  10. Master

    Agricultural Science Extention and management (Masters)

    Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 🇳🇬 Abakaliki, Nigeria

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  11. Diploma

    Agricultural Management Extension (Diploma) (Higher National Diploma (HND) Course)

    Lagos State Polytechnic 🇳🇬 Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria

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  12. Other programmes

    Soil and Water

    Kaduna Polytechnic of Nigeria 🇳🇬 Kaduna, Nigeria

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  13. Major

    Agricultural Marketing (Major)

    Federal University of Technology Akure 🇳🇬 Akure, Ondo Stat, Nigeria

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  15. Bachelor

    Bachelors in Agriculture With options in Crop Science

    Babcock University (BU) 🇳🇬 Ikeja, Nigeria

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  16. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Agriculture in Horticulture

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  17. Other programmes

    Soil and Environmental Sciences

    Akwa Ibom State University of Technology 🇳🇬 Uyo, Nigeria

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  18. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Agriculture in Crop Protection

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  19. Bachelor

    Soil and Water Engineering (B.Tech)

    Federal University of Technology, Minna 🇳🇬 Minna, Nigeria

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  20. Master

    Agricultural Extension, MSc

    University of Nigeria, Nsukka 🇳🇬 Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria

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  21. Bachelor

    Soil Science and Environmental management (Bachelor)

    Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 🇳🇬 Abakaliki, Nigeria

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  22. Master

    Master of Agriculture (M.Agric) in Agric. Econs. And Farm Mgt.

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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Study Agriculture in Nigeria – facts and figures

In Nigeria, 20 universities and colleges offer 92 Agriculture programmes: 25 Bachelor, 31 Master and 8 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Abeokuta, Anyigba, Abakaliki and Nsukka, Enugu. Institutions with the widest choice: University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Kogi State University and Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.

Degrees in Agriculture

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Agriculture builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Agriculture, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Agriculture programmes?

The directory lists 92 Agriculture programmes at 20 institutions in Nigeria. Popular cities include Abeokuta, Anyigba and Abakaliki.

How long does it take to study Agriculture?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Agriculture programmes in Nigeria?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Kogi State University, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, University of Nigeria, Nsukka and National Open University of Nigeria.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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